While not official theses, the following papers, produced by students in the Occupational and Technical Studies graduate program since 1974, are in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Education. The program is offered by the Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies of the Darden College of Education. It is currently directed by Dr. Mickey Kosloski.
Master's Projects from 2021
Meditation and Cognitive Function Research Study, Darrin Landry
Keeping the Course: Nursing Student Motivation During a Pandemic, Travis William Storey
Master's Projects from 2020
Teachers’ Perceptions of Educational Technology, Matthew Joseph Fugere
Master's Projects from 2019
Virtual Classrooms Bridging Homeschooling to Public Schools, Dennis I. Norman
Teachers’ Job Satisfaction: Content Area in Relation to Middle School Teachers’ Job Satisfaction, Ashley Potter
A Study To Determine How to Measure the Laser Safety Climate at Academic Institutions, John Settlemyer
Master's Projects from 2018
Examining Effective Collaboration in Instructional Design, Melissa Sue Ferguson
The Effects of Smartphones on Social Lives: How They Affect Our Social Interactions and Attitudes, D'Juan Gladden
Relationship of Supplemental Instruction and Attitude of Students Enrolled in College Algebra, Kele Anne McKaig
An Injury Incidence Analysis at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Mount Crawford, VA from February 2016 to January 2017, Christopher T. Ruszala
A Case Study of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Sonia Vanhook
Master's Projects from 2017
Knowledge of Assistive Technology and Services Available to Students With Disabilities, Mary J. Addison
An Estimate on the Supply and Demand of Marketing Education Teachers in the Next Five Years in the Hampton Roads, Virginia Area, Alison Danielle Briel
Black Lives Matter: The Movement’s Relevance and Comparison to the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, Stacy Jenkins-Robinson
The Influence of Cognitive Load on Infotec Students Participating in Online Learning, Joe Price
The Impacts of Formal Training on the Motivation of Middle-Aged Runners, Margaret Turley
Master's Projects from 2016
Student Attitudes Toward the Transgender Community Following Restroom Reassignment, Kelly L. Duggins
Technological Literacy Programs in Elementary School, Natalie Soroka Emery
A Study of Old Dominion Student Opinions on Crimes Committed with Firearms by Convicted Felons, William Domebnick Euefueno
Impacts of Open Educational Resources on Enrollment Rates, Withdrawal Rates, and Academic Performance in the Virginia Community College System, Marcella Milhous Gale
Training Needs of Licensed Veterinary Technicians Employed in Augusta County, Virginia, Jeannie Kay Skelton
Master's Projects from 2015
Training Needs of a Worldwide Military Exchange Salesforce, Chelsea Camarda
Availability of Tuition Assistance Funding Effects on Educational Pursuits, Geneva M. Dooley
Attitudes of Employers toward Exceptional Students (Ages 14-17) in Vocational Education Programs, Eunice A. Ervin
Non-Traditional Students Attitudes toward Academic Advising and Its Affects on the Successful Completion of Education Programs, Parisa Fetherson
Master's Projects from 2014
Automobile Industry Growth from 1916 to 1989: The Effect on Flint, Michigan Climate, Noel Bankston
Self-Perception on Women's Fashion Decisions, Shannon Cokes
Relationship Between Senior-Level Student Absences and Class Rankings, Stacie Davis
Preparing Highly Qualified Technology Education Teachers, Logan Foster
Assessment of the Transition from Pinyin to Hanzi in University Level Introductory Chinese Language Courses, Ronnie Hess
Analysis of Electronic Teaching and Reflective Learning for Dental Hygiene Education, Cassandra Huffman
Crew Resource Management Training Attitudes of United States Coast Guard Aviators, Greg Stewart
Effectiveness of the Near Miss Safety Program Relative to the Total Number of Recordable Accidents in a Manufacturing Facility, Kristen Templeton
Master's Projects from 2013
Use of a Procedure Manual as an Effective Training Method for Distance Learning Site Personnel of Old Dominion University, Jennifer Allen
Old Dominion University's Engineering Summer Camp's Effect on Students Interest in Engineering, Clair Dorsey
College Freshmen Living Arrangement as a Predictor of Retention and Persistence to Graduation, Mildred V. Jones
Effectiveness of Old Dominion University's Fashion Merchandising Program, Christie Martin
Attitudes of Virginia Technology Education Teachers toward the Effectiveness of Their Curriculum, Glenn Patton
Career Planning and Counseling Strategies for Students with Mild Learning Disabilities, Jeraldine Williams
Master's Projects from 2012
Attitudes of Portsmouth Residents Towards an Education Scholarship Tax-Credit Program, Scott Bogle
Effectiveness of High School Fashion Courses in Preparing Students for Fashion Courses in College, Jade Bolling
Student Performance in Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology at Rockingham College Comparing Distance to Face-to-Face Instruction, Vickie Chitwood
Assessing Blood Culture Contamination, Deborah Harris
Transition Assistance Program and the Enlisted Retention Board Released Sailor, Danielle Hughes
Factors that Influence Adults to Enroll in Professional Development Programs, Rachel Patton
Comparison of Personality Traits, Past Work, and Technology Experience of Successful Disability Analyst Trainees, Melissa Phillips
A Comparison of Air Traffic Control Knowledge and Performance, Mark Powell
Performance of Career and Technical Students on Credential Tests to Determine Options for Enhanced Success, Mona Smith
The Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Students Who Are At-Risk, Jason Thomas
Cognitive Steps for Solving Technical Problems, Brian Whayland
Master's Projects from 2011
Methods Used to Integrate STEM Subjects into K-12 Technology Education Classrooms, Matt Basilone
Effects of Instructional Technology on the Mathematics Achievement of Eighth Grade Students, Paul Burkhart
STEM Professional Development and Integration in Elementary Schools, Diana Cantu
Enrollment in Technology Education Based upon Scores in Mathematics and Science, Robert D'Souza
Apparel and Its Impact on Self-Perception, Autumn Heart
Influence of Life Skills Training on the Preparedness of Secondary Students Entering Post-Secondary Education and/or the Workforce, Antonio Juarez
Perceived Needs of Associates of Riding Lawn Equipment, Kimberly Lucado
Female Perceptions of Technology Education at Old Dominion University, Brian Reynolds
Counterfeit Designers Merchandise's Influence on Consumer's Choice, Jessica Robinson
Knowledge of Graduates of the Watch Officer/Watch Chief Course, J. Garrett Sullivan
Comparison of High School Student Armed Forces Qualification Test Scores between New Jersey and the Rest of the United States, Alain Wescott
United Network for Organ Sharing Members Attitudes and Barriers toward Training, Mary Wyche
Employer Attitudes toward Hiring First Time Felons in Newport News, Virginia, Adriane Young
Master's Projects from 2010
Implementation of Pediatric Shoulder Ultrasound at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Amy Dela Cruz
Primary Factors in Generation Ys Cotton Clothing Purchase Decisions, Karen Eagle and Marla Winslade
Future of Celestial Navigation and the Ocean-Going Military Navigator, Michael Garvin
Relationship between High School Students' Use of Cell Phones and iPods and Their Effect on Classroom Grades, Lynsey Gore
Awareness of Cotton Among Generation Y, Keidra Hatchett and Nichole Williams
Effects of Jamestown-Yorktown's Educational Program on Fourth Grade Students' Standards of Learning Score in Virginia Studies, Roger Hohensee
Computer Based Instruction and Its Effects on 21st Century learners, Molly Knaack
Compliance Safety and Health Officer Apprenticeship Program Expenditure Analysis, Marie Lopez
Certification Pass Rates of Students Following Multiple Years of Drafting Courses, Austin Mantay
Computer Applications Training Required in Medical Facilities in Lynchburg, Virginia, Wanda McGee
Tobacco Indemnification Money and Its Impact on Education in Southwest Virginia, Mark Miller
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hands-On Corrosion Control Training Using Metered Resistance Measurements to Assess Sailors' Comprehension, Douglas Nichols
Standardization of Learning Management Systems, Deborah J. B. Richard
Determining Attitudes of Middle School History Teachers toward Integrating Contextual Learning Projects into the Core Curriculum, Amanda Roberts
Availability of Electronic Copies of Instructional Materials for Career and Technical Education, Farid Safarmamadov
Perceptions of Company Officer Competency by Firefighters and Company Officers of Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Paul Savage
Makeup's Effects on Self-Perception, Lauren Silverio
Impacts of the STEM Education Movement on Technology Education Ph.D. Graduate Programs, Keith Upchurch
Employees' Attitudes and Perceptions toward Training Opportunities at Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence Norfolk, Virginia, Kisha Wilkins
Master's Projects from 2009
A Comparison of Use of Archived Video-Streamed Tapes, Donald Jerry Bartley
The Perception of Male Broadway Performers, Danielle Baskin
Review of Student Performance in Developmental mathematics Courses Taught at Virginia Western Community College, T. Jonathan Bayer
Perceptions of Technology Education Supervisors toward Implementation of Engineering by Design Courses in Virginia Public Schools, Terrance Beddow
Effects of Computer Application Courses on Students at Menchville High School, Wardell Boyle
Effectiveness of A+ Learning Software in Assisting Students with Learning and Reducing Behavior Problems, Jason Buchanan
Employees' Attitudes toward Acquiring Progressive Career Opportunities in a Retail Corporate Corporation, Kasana Carter
Celebrity's Fashion and Beauty Lines Influence on Consumer's Choice, Samantha Corbus